Switch-what?

I had never heard of switchel before Rolando told me we’d be working on this one. It’s an old New England vinegar drink, farmers would drink it out in the fields.

While cranberries are still in season, we thought it would be a cool idea to make up a batch of cranberry switchel. Cranberries and vinegar aren’t normally two things you’d put together when you think “enjoyable beverage.” But Rolando convinced me to try it, I thought it was awesome. Sweet and tart, and you can see the color for yourself.

We’ll be running this in the afternoons this week. Starting tomorrow you can have it with a brand new 3pm special too. Let us know what you think.

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